by admin | Mar 10, 2003 | News
House Speaker Catherine Hanaway of Warson Woods says she remains frustrated by the lack of cooperation on the budget lawmakers are getting from Governor Holden’s office. Hanaway doesn’t see the investigation into a memo that indicated state workers would...
by admin | Mar 8, 2003 | Politics / Govt
Governor Bob Holden is offering his thoughts on the decision by the Missouri House to overwhelmingly pass the conceal and carry bill. He doesn’t like it. And, he says if the Senate approves the same bill he’ll veto the legislation when it gets to his desk....
by admin | Mar 6, 2003 | News
The final piece of the package required for the state to sell revenue bonds has been approved by the Senate and will now be sent to Governor Holden. Legislation sponsored by Senator John Russell of Lebanon will allow the state to sell those bonds offered as an...
by admin | Mar 5, 2003 | News
The Missouri House has given first round approval to a bill that would allow Missourians to carry concealed weapons. The legislation aims to give that right to Missourians who take part in an approved training course and who meet certain criteria. Among them: Conceal...
by admin | Mar 4, 2003 | News
A House committee has begun working on a bill aimed at lowering the corporate income tax. The corporate income tax stands at 6-and-a-quarter percent, and the Legislature is being asked to lower that rate to 5-and-a-quarter percent. Representative Shannon Cooper of...